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Soaring debt and deficits causing worry about threats to the economy and markets
Government debt that has swelled nearly 50% is capturing increasing worry both on Wall Street and in Washington.CNBC - Business -
Rents just surged 10% in this affordable housing market. It was ‘bound to happen,’ one economist says.
Renters are swapping high-cost cities with expensive rentals for more affordable markets, a Redfin report found.MarketWatch - Business -
Economists forecast $500bn annual hit from new Trump tariffs
Peterson Institute says poorest Americans will suffer most if Republican wins election and raises levies as promisedFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
Why economist forecasts of a US recession were so wrong
The factors that explain why a contraction has been a no-showFinancial Times - World -
Bird flu is spreading, but should you be worried?
The CDC launched a tracking dashboard as bird flu outbreaks spread rapidly, but should you worried about infection?The Hill - Politics -
Advisers worry as social media investment scams surge
Trusted figures often used to persuade people to put money into fraudulent schemesFinancial Times - World -
This Is What Worries Me About the Trump Trial
A terrible man is in the cross hairs of American justice, but immorality alone doesn’t make him a criminal.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Researchers studying 'doomsday glacier' make worrying discovery
Antarctica's "doomsday glacier," referred to as such for its potential to dramatically raise global sea levels, is melting faster than we thought thanks to warmer sea water passing below it, according to a new study.The Hill - Politics -
Economists Confident U.S. Economy Can Steer Toward a Soft Landing, Avoiding a Recession
But higher growth will also come with higher inflation.Inc. - Business -
Putin’s China Visit Highlights Military Ties That Worry the West
The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for defense research. President Xi Jinping saw him off with a rare and seemingly deliberate embrace for the cameras.The New York Times - World - China -
Women are worried about their financial security. That may affect the 2024 presidential election
Women say they are worried about their finances, from a higher cost of living to reduced retirement income, and that could affect the November election.CNBC - Business -
‘I identified with those worries’: George MacKay on masculinity, misogyny and playing an incel
After breaking out as a wide-eyed soldier in 1917, the actor showed a darker side to masculinity as a closeted thug in Femme. Now he’s gone further, playing an incel in twisted sci-fi The Beast. George MacKay reaches into his backpack and pulls ...The Guardian - World -
What causes air turbulence and is the climate crisis making it worse?
While fatalities are rare, severe turbulence is up 55% since 1979 – with the climate crisis thought to be a factor. The death of a British passenger and injuries to others on a Singapore Airlines passenger flight from London has underlined the ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Extreme Heat Scorches Miami in May, Worrying Experts About Summer
The hottest May on record for the city has experts worried about the summer — and hurricane season — to come.The New York Times - Top stories -
Louisiana lawmakers advance bill to reclassify abortion drugs, worrying doctors
Louisiana lawmakers have advanced a bill that would reclassify two abortion-inducing drugs, making it a crime to possess without a prescriptionABC News - Health - Abortion -
Activists sue Russia over ‘weak’ climate policy
Russian constitutional court is considering claim, which activists hope will raise awareness about emissions. A group of activists are fighting for the right to scrutinise Russia’s climate policies, and in particular its enormous methane ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Trade policy is the new front in the US presidential election
Also in today’s newsletter, how Ray Dalio is thinking about the electionFinancial Times - World -
Where U.S. Policy on Rafah Has Gone Astray
‘I smell a political motive to appease the homegrown protesters.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
RBA Elected Not to Fine Tune Rates at Policy Meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that risks around the inflation outlook have risen, while uncertainty around the economy’s trajectory more broadly remains highly elevated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Read about copper futures, BHP and Anglo American, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Read about SPDR Gold, Robinhood Markets, Canadian household borrowing, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights into Zealand Pharma, Roche, Biocon, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Read about crude-oil and natural-gas futures, Keywords Studios, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on Wise, Generali, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on PPG, Canada’s supply chain, Russian wheat output, AutoZone, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on Saipem and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Hims & Hers Health, Zydus Lifesciences and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights into PPG, the price of gold, Europe’s steel sector, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta Faces EU Probe Over Facebook, Instagram Child-Protection Policies
The investigation, which could eventually lead to a fine, will look into the platforms’ use of algorithms that officials said may stimulate addictive behavior in children.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - European Union -
Republicans Force Democrats to Take Sides on Biden's Israel Policy
House Republicans passed a bill Thursday that would force the U.S. government to resume paused weapons shipments to Israel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The right US-China policy prioritizes collaboration despite competition
Conflict and hostility currently dominate the China discourse.The Hill - Politics -
Wanted: Japanese firms’ policy advice on AI, trade and crypto
Legal expertise based on experience in government and industry is in demand to help shape regulationFinancial Times - World - Japan -
California district to pay $360K to teacher fired for not following transgender policies
A California school district settled a 2023 lawsuit from a former teacher who refused to adhere to the district’s gender identity-related policies.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Eurostar reverses wheelchair policy that left user stranded, after Observer campaign
Passengers were left abandoned and humiliated after operator banned staff from providing assistance. Eurostar has reversed a new accessibility policy that left a wheelchair user stranded and has retrained its London staff following pressure from ...The Guardian - World -
Britain’s new food security index is a poor excuse for policy
There is little value in Whitehall’s creation of something that suggests everything is fineFinancial Times - Business -
Who was Ebrahim Raisi and what were his policies at home and abroad?
Iranian president killed in helicopter crash was a hardliner who led country’s return to sterner stance. Fallout from death of Iran’s president in helicopter crash – live updatesEbrahim Raisi, the Iranian president who died in a helicopter crash ...The Guardian - World -
What Comp Time Policy Should You Set For Your Team?
... and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Inc. - Business -
Democrats Criticize N.Y.C. Parents Who Questioned Transgender Athlete Policy
Over a dozen Democratic elected officials criticized a parent group that asked for a review of rules that let students play on sports teams that align with their gender identity.The New York Times - Top stories -
Trump says he is 'looking at' policies that would restrict birth control access
Former President Donald Trump signaled during a new interview that he's open to some restrictions on birth control, saying that he will soon be releasing a policy on that issue.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Mayorkas discusses immigration policy, national security for U.S.-Mexico border
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas held a roundtable discussion Monday on issues related to the U.S.-Mexico border. Mayorkas told reporters there has been a recent drop in migrant crossings at the southern border. CBS ...CBS News - Top stories